U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz reported that Gulf allies have expressed support for the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Iran following a regional diplomatic trip. Waltz stated that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have validated the U.S. strategy of maintaining economic pressure on Iran.

The diplomatic outreach comes as U.S. naval forces continue operational activities in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, American ships are conducting nighttime escort operations for oil tankers passing through the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with approximately one-fifth of the world's petroleum passing through the narrow passage between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. The waterway has been a focal point of regional tensions involving Iran and U.S. allies in the Gulf region.

Waltz characterized the level of agreement with Gulf partners as having 'zero daylight' between their positions and U.S. policy objectives regarding Iran. The ambassador's comments suggest coordination between Washington and regional allies on maintaining pressure through economic and diplomatic means.